How to travel from Surabaya to Ambon Island, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and Ambon Island is around 2,014km (1,252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ambon IslandSurabaya if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 5,077,525($340)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Namlea and then to Galala.

  • Duration3 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 629,075($42)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Ambon Island

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Ambon Island by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 569,160 ($38) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,077,525 ($340).

The distance between Surabaya and Ambon Island is around 2,014km (1,252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,745km (1,084 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Surabaya and Ambon Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 5,077,525 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 569,160 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Surabaya and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surabaya to Ambon Island typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).

The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 5,077,525 ($340).

How do I get from Surabaya to Ambon Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Ambon Island

Transport options from Surabaya to Ambon Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 50m
IDR 5,077,525($340)
on demand3,121km (1,939 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
3 days 2h
IDR 629,075($42)
once a week2,040km (1,268 miles)
Ferry to Ambon3 days 13h
IDR 569,160($38)
once a week2,014km (1,252 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Surabaya and Ambon Island

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Ferry operators

Airports near Ambon Island

The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

AMQ
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
NAM
Namlea Airport (NAM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island